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How to try and negotiate with Donald Trump
Oped, Koichi Hamada, Published on 16/07/2025
» Since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, it has been virtually impossible to keep up with all the extreme measures, incendiary rhetoric, personnel changes, policy reversals, and breaches of rules and norms, from intelligence leaks to defiance of court orders. That is by design: like European fascists in the twentieth century, Mr Trump knows that it is far easier to manipulate and suppress an overwhelmed, divided, and disoriented public than an informed, engaged, and assured one.
Thai commerce ministry eager to boost price, exports of agricultural products
Online Reporters, Published on 14/07/2025
» The Thai Ministry of Commerce is trying to boost prices and exports of rice and langon, along with more measures to support famers, commerce minister Jatuporn Buruspat said on Monday.
Bank of Thailand insists there are no signs of deflation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2025
» Amid mounting concerns from economists about potential deflationary trends, the Bank of Thailand maintains there are no clear signs of deflation, despite persistently low inflation.
Shippers fear exports will grow below 1%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/07/2025
» Shippers warn that exports may grow by only 0-1% this year, calling on the government to urgently negotiate with the US to lower its proposed tariff rate to less than 36% for Thai products.
Explainer: What is Japan's trade policy on rice?
Published on 04/07/2025
» TOKYO - US President Donald Trump has complained that Japan was not buying American rice, putting pressure on Tokyo as it struggles to seal a trade deal before so-called "reciprocal" tariffs are set to kick in on July 9.
Committee endorses 4 rice projects worth over B50bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2025
» The National Rice Policy and Management Committee has approved four projects worth more than 50 billion baht to maintain price stability and strengthen security for rice farmers.
Problems pile up for beleaguered cabinet
Business, Published on 02/07/2025
» The private sector is urging the new cabinet to urgently address economic and agricultural challenges.
High hopes for virtual banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/06/2025
» Financial literacy is crucial in enhancing consumer understanding ahead of the arrival of virtual banks, which aim to improve financial accessibility for underserved groups.
Reports of fake Thai rice on sale in China
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/06/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring reports of Cambodian-grown rice products distributed in China, which use packaging bearing the print of a Thai flag and a certification emblem for Thai jasmine rice.
Why tourists baulk
Postbag, Published on 28/06/2025
» Re: "Israeli market poised to contract amid war", (Business, June 21).